Giannis to stay at PG next season

[CFAN38]

http://basketball.realgm.com/wiretap/241373/Giannis-Antetokounmpo-To-Remain-Bucks-Point-Guard-Next-Season


It will be interesting to see how this effects their off-season plans. If they long term think they can get by playing with Giannis as their primary ball handler then an undersized shooting guard who can defend point will be the logical answer at the point.

[PhoSita]

Looking at how productive Giannis has been in that role, it helps to alleviate some concerns about Ben Simmons, doesn't it?

Then again, it's not like the Bucks have been winning games.

[Jvalin]

If they long term think they can get by playing with Giannis as their primary ball handler then an undersized shooting guard who can defend point will be the logical answer at the point.

If that's the case, what about trading Bradley (+fillers) to the Bucks for Middleton?

[Celtic Fan Forever]

an undersized shooting guard who can defend point will be the logical answer at the point.

If that's the case, what about trading Bradley (+fillers) to the Bucks for Middleton?

I'm all for it. Seems to make sense for both teams. And Bradley can play his home games at the Bradley Center.

[Csfan1984]

an undersized shooting guard who can defend point will be the logical answer at the point.

If that's the case, what about trading Bradley (+fillers) to the Bucks for Middleton?

I'm all for it. Seems to make sense for both teams. And Bradley can play his home games at the Bradley Center.

He would feel at home....

[greece66]

Looking at how productive Giannis has been in that role, it helps to alleviate some concerns about Ben Simmons, doesn't it?

Then again, it's not like the Bucks have been winning games.

True. Giannis is an upgrade over MCW at the PG but this alone is not enough to solve the Bucks problems as a team. Their greatest problem IMO remains poor perimeter shooting and spacing: they have 35% (which is kind of OK) but they are last in the league at 3PA.

But I have to be honest, I find the saga of Giannis development way more interesting that the potential team success of the Bucks. Part of the reason, is that in the next five year, Giannis becoming an All Star looks significantly more likely than the Bucks reaching contender status.

[Lucky17]

http://www.eurohoops.net/featured/211505/giannis-is-this-far-from-becoming-an-all-star

“I’ll tell you this. Giannis, at 21, needs two simple things to become an All Star, from this moment that we’re speaking: to score the open jump shots from 15-16 feet and three-pointers from the corners.”

That's from the Bucks' GM.

So, what are they going to do with Giannis next season? Task him with running the offense and creating shots for his teammates, of course.

SMH.

[Jvalin]

“I’ll tell you this. Giannis, at 21, needs two simple things to become an All Star, from this moment that we’re speaking: to score the open jump shots from 15-16 feet and three-pointers from the corners.”

I think he is becoming an all star no matter what. To my way of thinking, if he starts hitting 3 pointers and long 2s, well he is a future hall of famer. I mean, this kid is out of this world. Never in my life have I seen a 6' 11" point guard. Not even Magic was that tall. Don’t get me wrong, I am not trying to compare him with Magic. All I am saying is that Giannis is so unique in what he does and so young that the sky’s the limit for him.

I would trade away our whole roster for Giannis in a heartbeat. Plus all of our draft picks. That’s how special I think he is.

[wayupnorth]

“I’ll tell you this. Giannis, at 21, needs two simple things to become an All Star, from this moment that we’re speaking: to score the open jump shots from 15-16 feet and three-pointers from the corners.”

I think he is becoming an all star no matter what. To my way of thinking, if he starts hitting 3 pointers and long 2s, well he is a future hall of famer. I mean, this kid is out of this world. Never in my life have I seen a 6' 11" point guard. Not even Magic was that tall. Don’t get me wrong, I am not trying to compare him with Magic. All I am saying is that Giannis is so unique in what he does and so young that the sky’s the limit for him.

I would trade away our whole roster for Giannis in a heartbeat. Plus all of our draft picks. That’s how special I think he is.

I will go ahead and nominate this as the best post of this early year.

Outstanding.

[RockinRyA]

“I’ll tell you this. Giannis, at 21, needs two simple things to become an All Star, from this moment that we’re speaking: to score the open jump shots from 15-16 feet and three-pointers from the corners.”

I think he is becoming an all star no matter what. To my way of thinking, if he starts hitting 3 pointers and long 2s, well he is a future hall of famer. I mean, this kid is out of this world. Never in my life have I seen a 6' 11" point guard. Not even Magic was that tall. Don’t get me wrong, I am not trying to compare him with Magic. All I am saying is that Giannis is so unique in what he does and so young that the sky’s the limit for him.

I would trade away our whole roster for Giannis in a heartbeat. Plus all of our draft picks. That’s how special I think he is.

He will be an all-star. On that note, if he was so good the Bucks would have more wins, esp compared to the celtics who you are willing to trade the whole roster for. What made Magic special though isn't his height. Its his tremendous court vision and BBIQ. His size is just gravy. Take away his height and he will still be a HOF, even if he was just 6'4. If Giannis was 6'4 he will just be another potential all-star combo guard.

[Jvalin]

He is a 6' 11", 21-year-old point guard who is averaging 18.5 points, 7.25 assists and 8.75 rebounds (in his last 20 games since he is running the point).

Would you trade our whole roster plus all of our draft picks for Anthony Davis? Of course you would. For KAT? Yes, most likely. Well, I think Giannis is/will be right up there with those two.

if he was so good the Bucks would have more wins, esp compared to the celtics who you are willing to trade the whole roster for.

It’s a team game. The Celts are a better team, that’s all. I mean, the Pelicans and the Wolves are awful as well. Does that have anything to do with Davis or KAT?

I couldn’t agree more with greece666 : Bucks’ greatest problem is poor perimeter shooting and spacing. I think the Knight for MCW trade was a complete disaster for them. Let’s just wait a year or two before we criticize Giannis for not being able to help his team win games. After all, they did play in the playoffs last year, didn’t they?

[Celtics18]

Looking at how productive Giannis has been in that role, it helps to alleviate some concerns about Ben Simmons, doesn't it?

Then again, it's not like the Bucks have been winning games.

With tonight's win, the Bucks are 11 and 12 since Giannis became their full-time point forward. 

They aren't quite challenging the Warriors with that percentage, but it's considerably better than it was before the Freak started running the show.

As an Antetokounmpo fan, I'm happy to hear Kidd say they are going to stick with it moving forward.  I predict he'll be an all star by next season.